Senior Search Engineer - Remote

Overview

You.com is an AI-powered search and productivity platform designed to empower users with personalized, efficient, and trustworthy search experiences. As a cutting-edge technology company, we combine advanced AI models with user-first principles to deliver tools that enhance discovery, creativity, and productivity. At you.com, we are on a mission to create the most helpful search engine in the world—one that prioritizes transparency, privacy, and user control.

In Short

• Blend deep analytical thinking with practical engineering skills.
• Investigate, develop, and implement solutions for search indexing systems.
• Ensure the index is comprehensive, up-to-date, and optimized.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Architect and maintain indexing pipelines for web-scale data.
• Research and apply methods to improve index quality and retrieval performance.
• Profile and optimize workflows for low latency and high throughput.
• Define success metrics and analyze results.
• Stay current with research in information retrieval and large language models.
• Work in a remote position or at co-working spaces in San Francisco or New York.

Requirements

• Proven experience in search indexing or large-scale data systems.
• Strong programming skills in Rust, C++, and Python.
• Solid understanding of algorithms and distributed systems.
• Experience with experimental design and prototyping.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Benefits

• Hubs in San Francisco and New York for in-person gatherings.
• Flexible PTO with 11 U.S. holidays and a week shutdown in December.
• Competitive health insurance covering 100% of the policyholder.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the US.
• 401k program with 3% match, vested immediately.
• $500 work-from-home stipend.
• $1,200 per year Health & Wellness Allowance.
• Opportunity to collaborate with a team at the forefront of AI research.